Pre-School

Programme

The programme is shaped by the belief that young children are capable learners and are well positioned to acquire early literacy and numeracy skills and concepts in a stimulating environment. Here you can expect the very best start to education for your child in a well-structured and nurturing setting.

Implementation of our daily programme is semi-structured and provides opportunity for children to investigate, explore and extend their strengths and interests.

The daily timetable allows for play-based inquiry and teacher facilitated group times. Group learning supports the development of skills and dispositions for a successful transition into primary school. We also have regular art, gymnasium and library sessions with specialist staff at Queen Margaret College.

The ‘School Day’ is 7.30am – 2.45pm (7 hours per day).

The ‘Extended Day’ is 7.30am – 5.30pm (10 hours per day).

Sample Daily Timetable

Time

Activity

7.30am - 8.45am

Welcome and settle children/play based inquiry programme

8.45am - 9am

Welcome mat time

9am - 9.30am

Morning tea time

9.30am - 10am

If applicable - Library or gym

10.30am - 11.30am

Play based inquiry programme

11.30am - 12pm

Lunchtime

12pm - 1pm

Rest time/teacher facilitated group time

1pm - 2.30pm

Play based inquiry programme

2.30pm - 2.45pm

Afternoon mat time/story time to farewell children finishing for the day

2.45pm

End of 'School Day'

3pm - 3.20pm

Afternoon tea time

3.20pm - 5.30pm

Play based inquiry programme

5.30pm

End of 'Pre-School Day'

“Teachers know the children well. They work alongside them engaging in their play, sustaining conversations and extending their learning. Warm, purposeful, affirming interactions support social development. Positive guidance is evident and cooperation well modelled… A focus on literacy and numeracy is strongly evident,” ERO Report 2018.